Rohrssen RD over Poplar Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.3 M N Ill 19 P7 · Structure no. 016304700000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rohrssen RD over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rohrssen RD over Poplar Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rohrssen RD over Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rohrssen RD over Poplar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Rohrssen RD over Poplar Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rohrssen RD over Poplar Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rohrssen RD over Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.